Efficiency and renewables

WA university to feature cutting-edge LED displays

16 September, 2025

The $853 million campus will present a finned façade comprising more than 2800 custom LED lattice fixtures.


Community BESS deployed at SA retirement villages

10 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Sungrow Power

Designed to ensure power supply for equipment while generating revenue through energy arbitrage and FCAS, the systems enable communities to actively participate in Australia's evolving energy market.


How clear windows can harvest energy

10 September, 2025

Researchers have created a colourless solar concentrator that can be directly coated onto standard window glass.


Three key players in the Cheaper Home Batteries Program

09 September, 2025 by Mark Wright* | Supplied by: Stand Alone Power Systems

In this in-depth review, solar installer Mark Wright examines three batteries approved for use in Australia's solar PV rebate scheme.


Solar cell breakthrough could lead to battery-free devices

03 September, 2025

Researchers have developed durable new solar cells capable of efficiently harvesting energy from indoor light.


Govt gets behind offshore wind research

27 August, 2025

The government has released new guidance to help developers, researchers, scientists and other interested parties apply for Research and Demonstration licences in declared offshore zones.


Are we ready for space-based solar power?

26 August, 2025

Originally proposed in 1968, the idea of putting solar panels in space has only recently become technologically and economically feasible.


Boosting agrivoltaics in Japan

12 August, 2025

In Japan, where mountainous terrain limits space, balancing clean electricity production with agricultural land use can be a challenge. Could agrivoltaics provide a solution?


Solar retailers and installers must prepare for scrutiny: ACCC

06 August, 2025

With demand for home batteries and solar systems surging, the ACCC is urging battery and solar suppliers to act responsibly towards consumers.


How can digital twins effectively support the energy transition?

05 August, 2025

These digital models are able to simulate real-world energy systems, and hold immense promise — but the technology still faces challenges.


How UniSuper adopted a digital power model

04 August, 2025 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

When the Australian superannuation fund was looking to modernise its aging UPS systems, it turned to Schneider Electric for a new approach to critical infrastructure management.


A wind-powered 'dust buster' for solar panels

29 July, 2025

Scientists in South Korea have developed a technology that can effectively 'dust' solar panels without external power.


Shooting for 'true zero'

25 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Flow Power

Climate tech hub Greenhouse is partnering with Flow Power to road-test a system where energy consumption is matched to renewable energy generation in real time, 24/7.


Partnership brings kerbside EV charging to Victoria

23 July, 2025

RACV Commercial Energy Solutions has entered into a strategic partnership with EVX, a provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.


Fast-tracking new tech to decarbonise the grid

15 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Sense

EnergyLab's Scaleup Program is back for 2025, partnering with leading Australian energy companies to speed the transition to a decarbonised Australian grid.


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